TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+ vs TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ and the TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+ are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.8. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ leads on value. The TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+ wins on extras. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ costs $28.92 less ($119.99 vs $148.91).

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TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+ vs TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 100 to 199 W poe switch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightTP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+
Overall rating2.8/52.8/5
Value 28%59 $0.98 per PoE watt ($119.99, 123 W)48 $1.24 per PoE watt ($148.91, 120 W)
PoE budget 20%43 123 W total PoE budget42 120 W total PoE budget
Ports & speeds 17%22 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 1 x 1G SFP26 16 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port
Management 18%0 unmanaged0 unmanaged
Extras 7%40 PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode65 fanless, PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode
Warranty 10%50 3-year warranty50 3-year warranty

Specifications

TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port PoE+
Power over Ethernet
Total PoE budget123 W120 W
PoE ports8 of 1016 of 16
PoE standard802.3af/at (PoE+)802.3af/at (PoE+)
Max per port30 W30 W
PoE auto recoveryYesYes
250 m extend modeYesYes
Ports & performance
Total ports1016
PoE port speedGbEGbE
SFP uplinks1 x 1G SFPNone
Management
Management levelUnmanagedUnmanaged
QoS-Yes
Build
Fanless-Yes
Warranty3 years3 years

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